GRE Word List
SINECURE
an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
